1971 World Series: Game 7

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steve Blass, second from right, leaps into the arms of first baseman Bob Robertson after pitching a complete game to win, 2-1, over the Orioles in Game 7 of the World Series on Oct. 17, 1971. The Pirates' Roberto Clemente was named World Series Most Valuable Player after hitting two home runs in the series.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steve Blass, second from right, leaps into the arms of first baseman Bob Robertson after pitching a complete game to win, 2-1, over the Orioles in Game 7 of the World Series on Oct. 17, 1971. The Pirates' Roberto Clemente was named World Series Most Valuable Player after hitting two home runs in the series. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steve Blass, second from right, leaps into the arms of first baseman Bob Robertson after pitching a complete game to win, 2-1, over the Orioles in Game 7 of the World Series on Oct. 17, 1971. The Pirates' Roberto Clemente was named World Series Most Valuable Player after hitting two home runs in the series.Baltimore Sun file photo